'It just sets us back': New Kent business working to rebound after burglary

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Author: Natalie Swaby | Published: 5:28 PM PDT October 13, 2023 | Updated: 5:28 PM PDT October 13, 2023

KENT, Wash. — A new business in the City of Kent is working to rebound after a major setback. Early Sunday morning, burglars went through the building and took what they wanted.

Teachers at Balance Hot Yoga have been counting down to opening day.

"This is just the beginning of something amazing that we are going to build here with this community,” said Angeline Corpuz.

But Sunday morning delivered a major delay when burglars broke in through the front door.

"I was shocked at first, I just was in disbelief,” said Corpuz. "They drove to the back, loaded their car, and took a whole lot of stuff."

From tools to toilets and fixtures to a fireplace, so many things the yoga studio was counting on are now gone.

“It just sets us back from being able to offer this to the community,” said teacher Vanessa Simpson.

"I feel like now that things are pushed back with us opening, even time was taken from us,” said Corpuz.

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